Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Police Department, Railroad Police
End of Watch Saturday, October 11, 1930
Add to My HeroesHorace C. Williams
Detective Horace Williams was killed when he was struck by a train in the Oakley railroad yards near Duck Creek Road in Cincinnati, Ohio.
He was hiding underneath a boxcar in an attempt to locate thieves. Another train backed into the boxcar he was hiding underneath causing him to suffer a fatal head injury.
Detective Williams was a veteran of the Ohio National Guard and Alabama National Guard. He was survived by his wife and three children.
Bio
- Age 35
- Tour 10 years
- Badge Not available
- Military Veteran
Incident Details
- Cause Struck by train
- Location Ohio
Most Recent Reflection
View all 5 ReflectionsDet. Williams,
On today, the 90th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice-not just as a Law Enforcement Officer but for our Country as well when served as a Soldier with the Ohio and Alabama National Guard.
R.I.P.
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